Biography
Frances Marion was an American screenwriter, director, journalist and author often cited as one of the most renowned female screenwriters of the 20th century alongside June Mathis and Anita Loos. During the course of her career, she wrote over 325 scripts. She was the first writer to win two Academy Awards. Marion began her film career working for filmmaker Lois Weber. She wrote numerous silent film scenarios for actress Mary Pickford, before transitioning to writing sound films.
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Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Story · 1932
- Academy Award — Best Writing · 1930
- Academy Award — Best Story · 1934 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Story · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing · nominated
Filmography33 titles
Anna Christie
The Wind
The Champ
Stella Dallas
The Champ
Camille
Fanchon, the Cricket
The Love Light
Dinner at Eight
Stella Maris
Molly and Me
Emma
The Big House
The Red Mill
The Pirate
The Winning of Barbara Worth
Love from a Stranger
Hold Your Man
Blondie of the Follies
The Toll of the Sea
Min and Bill
The Flapper
The Son of the Sheik
Anna Christie
Secrets
Knight Without Armour
Mr. Wu
Johanna Enlists
Love
M'Liss
The Secret Six
Secrets
Let Us Be Gay